(a) On or before September 30, 1994, the Illinois Department shall submit to the General Assembly an initial 2-year financial plan with respect to the Illinois Department's administration and financing of the State's Medicaid program for fiscal years 1995 and 1996. The Illinois Department shall submit subsequent 2-year financial plans in accordance with this Section. Beginning with fiscal year 1997, and every second fiscal year thereafter, the Illinois Department shall submit a financial plan covering a period of 2 fiscal years not later than March 1 before the commencement of the first fiscal year to which the financial plan relates. Each financial plan shall be submitted in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section.